Chapter 15.08
FIRE CODE
Sections:
15.08.010 Adoption of Fire Code.
15.08.060 Oregon Fire Code—Amendments.
15.08.090 Conflicting ordinances or resolutions.
15.08.010 Adoption of Fire Code.
(1) The whole of this chapter, including the codes hereby adopted, shall be filed and maintained in the records of the City of Gladstone and with the State Fire Marshal’s Office.
(2) For the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion, the city adopts the 2014 Oregon Fire Code based on the 2012 Edition International Fire Code, published by the International Code Council (hereinafter referred to as “OFC”), together with appendices A, B, C, D, F, H, I, K, L, N only.
(3) The city adopts the 2014 Oregon Fire Code based on the 2012 Edition International Fire Code, published by the International Code Council.
(4) The city adopts the 2014 Edition of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (hereinafter referred to as “OSSC”) as promulgated by the 2012 International Building Code, as amended and adopted by the State of Oregon.
(5) The city adopts the 2014 Edition of the Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code (hereinafter referred to as “OMSC”) as promulgated by the 2012 International Mechanical Code, as amended and adopted by the State of Oregon.
(6) As long as the City of Gladstone contracts with Clackamas County for services like planning, plan review, inspections and other building services, the City of Gladstone will attempt to use the fire and building codes as adopted by County Building Official in regular three-year cycles.
History: Ord. 1466 §1.1, 2016.
15.08.020 Definitions.
(1) Wherever the term “Chief” is used in this Code, it shall mean the Fire Chief, or his authorized representative, for the city.
(2) Wherever the terms “Code,” “Fire Code” or “Oregon Fire Code” are used, they shall be held to mean the Oregon Fire Code, 2014 Edition, as amended by the State of Oregon and this chapter, the 2014 Edition of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code, as amended by the State of Oregon, and the 2014 Edition of the Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code, as amended and adopted by the State of Oregon.
(3) Whenever the term “City Attorney” is used in the Fire Code, it shall be held to mean the City Attorney for the city.
(4) Whenever the words “Fire Prevention Officer” or “Chief of Fire Prevention” or similar terms are used, they shall be held to mean “Fire Marshal” of the city.
(5) Whenever the words “jurisdiction,” “city” or “municipality” are used in the Fire Code, it shall mean the city.
(6) Wherever the term “State Fire Marshal,” is used, it shall be held to mean the Fire Marshal of the State of Oregon or his duly authorized representative.
History: Ord. 1466 §1.2, 2016.
[Ed. Note: Ord. 1466 repealed and replaced GMC Chapter 15.08. The text of the prior version of GMC Section 15.08.020(1) has been retained.]
15.08.030 Establishment of limits of districts in which storage of flammable or combustible liquids in outside above-ground tanks is to be prohibited.
(1) The limits referred to in OFC Chapter 57 in which storage of the flammable or combustible liquids in outside above-ground tanks is prohibited are as follows: All areas other than those described by GMC Title 17 and subject to the approval of the Fire Marshal. Not allowed in residential zones including areas with split zones that include residential areas.
History: Ord. 1466 §1.3, 2016.
15.08.040 Establishment of limits in which bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gases is to be restricted.
(1) The limits referred to in OFC Chapter 61 in which bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gas is restricted are as follows: All areas other than those described by GMC Title 17 and subject to the approval of the Fire Marshal. Not allowed in residential zones including areas with split zones that include residential areas.
History: Ord. 1466 §1.4, 2016.
15.08.050 Establishment of limits of districts in which storage of explosives and blasting agents is to be prohibited.
(1) Explosives and fireworks are to be governed by OFC Chapter 56, GMC Chapter 15.16, Blasting, are hereby adopted and made a part herein as if printed in their entirety. The limits referred to in which the storage of these materials is restricted are as follows: All areas other than those described by GMC Title 17 and subject to the approval of the Fire Marshal. Not allowed in residential zones including areas with split zones that include residential areas.
History: Ord. 1466 §1.5, 2016.
15.08.060 Oregon Fire Code—Amendments.
(1) This section is reserved for future use.
History: Ord. 1466 §1.6, 2016.
15.08.070 Appeals.
(1) Whenever the Chief, or designee, disapproves an application or refuses to grant a permit applied for, or when it is claimed that the provisions of the Code do not apply or that the true intent and meaning of the Code have been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appeal from the decision of the Chief, or designee, to an Appeals Board within 30 days from the date of the decision appealed.
Appeal process is outlined in 2014 Oregon Fire Code, Appendix A.
History: Ord. 1466 §1.7, 2016.
15.08.080 Penalties.
(1) Violations of the provisions of this Code may be prosecuted under ORS 455.156 and 455.157. Pursuant to ORS 478.990, continued violation of the Code, or refusal to remove a fire hazard by one responsible for conformity to the Code, is punishable by a fine listed as a Class A infraction. Each day’s continued refusal to conform to the Code or remove a fire hazard after notice by the inspecting officer is a separate offense.
History: Ord. 1466 §1.8, 2016.
15.08.090 Conflicting ordinances or resolutions.
(1) All previously adopted ordinances, resolutions or parts thereof in conflict with this chapter to the extent of such conflict and not further are hereby repealed; provided further, that provisions of this chapter, insofar as they are substantially the same as existing ordinances or resolutions and/or ordinances or resolutions relating to the same subject matter, shall be construed as restatements and continuations and not as new enactments.
History: Ord. 1466 §1.9, 2016.
[Ed. Note: Ord. 1466 repealed and replaced GMC Chapter 15.08. The text of the prior version of GMC Section 15.08.090(1) has been retained.]
15.08.100 Savings clause.
(1) If any part of this chapter of the Oregon Fire Code adopted hereby shall for any reason be held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, it shall not nullify the remainder of this chapter or the Code, which shall continue in force without the invalid part.
History: Ord. 1466 §1.10, 2016.